How do i install a mod in minecraft?

So yeah,i've saw all those epic awesome mods on minecraft where possibilities are almost endless,but how do i install them? i'd love to get to mining more stone types and get some cool stuff to show to my family.

Accepted Answer

It depends on the mod. Most require you open a .zip (Winrar is your friend) and put folder X here, plus delete META.INF. More user friendly things like Deep Space Turtle Chase or the Technic modpack come bundled with an easy one-click launcher. If in doubt, find the mod's thread on minecraftforum and ask there.